"At Antalya’s Land of Legends theme park on the Turkish Riviera, CNN producer Leroy Ah Ben tests his nerves on the Dragonfly Tower, a 52-meter-high attraction featuring one of Europe’s tallest waterslides."
"Families should not be punished for failures they did not cause. Before companies reach for “surge pricing”, they should be forced to fix the network they already charge us to maintain"
"'Bought for rainy summer days to keep in my bag as it’s very compact. It is definitely waterproof as had lots of use during this current rainy spell.'"
"Water regulator Ofwat is weighing up proposals to introduce 'surge pricing' - meaning water scarcity can be taken into account when setting prices during dry summers"
"If you’re worried about sun, sea and chlorine ruining your hair on holiday then this protective hair mask is a must-pack that makes sure it stays soft and stops colour from fading"
"Voor de ontwikkeling van een revolutionaire watermeter viel Hydroko, een KMO uit Kapelle-op-den-Bos, onlangs in de prijzen tijdens de Water Europe Innovation Awards. Het toestel in kwestie, met de naam HydroKonekt, meet niet alleen het verbruik in huis, maar spoort tegelijk actief lekken op. “Vlaanderen heeft ruim 60.000 kilometer aan waterleiding”, zegt CEO Marco Indigne. “Een lek vinden is als zoeken naar een speld in een hooiberg.” Daar besloot zijn bedrijf wat aan te doen."
"Tropical Storm Lala threatens Hawaii's Big Island with rainfall and strong winds. Meanwhile, relentless rain floods parts of the Midwest. Lana Zak reports from the banks of the rising Iowa River, and John Elliott has the forecast."
"EXCLUSIVE: The Good Growth Foundation (GGF) said water companies should be owned by their customers with a focus on affordability and the environment, instead of generating dividends and bonuses"
"Scorching temperatures and a long, dry summer have given locals and tourists alike a rare opportunity to see the remains of a 2,000-year-old bridge that once spanned the Tiber river that weaves through the center of Rome."
"Get ahead of autumn garden jobs with this large waterproof outdoor storage box that’s lockable and has enough space for tools and cushions, and it’s now on sale with £25 off"
"EXCLUSIVE: Great white sharks are probably already present in UK waters, one prominent expert has claimed - and rising sea temperatures are only likely to entice more big species to our shores"
"Another round of dangerous storms brought heavy rain over part of the U.S., already beyond its limits. The Midwest was hit again with the worst of it, with the brunt falling on Indiana on Thursday. Ian Lee reports and Lonnie Quinn has the forecast."
""The Mirror has repeatedly exposed the dangers surrounding poorly regulated cosmetic tourism and called for stronger safeguards. Those warnings must be heard""
"The nation's largest reservoir, Lake Mead, has fallen to a record low. In 2021, Bill Whitaker visited the Colorado River and reported on how millions of people depend on the water to drink, power their homes, and irrigate their farms."
"Three Palestinian families have been trapped in their homes and unable to get supplies in for days as Israeli settlers lay siege to their homes. The settlers pitched a tent, cut off water and electricity lines, blocked roads, and surrounded the homes in the West Bank village of Qusra. The Israeli military has declared the area a closed military zone, but it has so far failed to remove the settlers from the area. The military says it launched a more forceful operation on Thursday morning, deploying an infantry battalion “to protect the residents and maintain security in the area.” CNN’s Jeremy Diamond speaks to the residents and reports from the scene."
"Ombudsman and Constitution River are among 10 horses confirmed for the Juddmonte International Stakes at York next week, with the top-class duo set for a mouth-watering Group 1 clash"
"Journalist Paul Routledge has spent a lifetime wandering canal towpaths and uncovering the rich history of Britain's 2,000-mile canal network for his new book, For The Love of Canals. Here, he reflects on his nostalgia for these iconic waterways"
"Muddy floodwaters seeped into the homes of Indiana and Ohio residents this week, as severe storms struck the Midwest. Now, some areas are bracing for even more rain."